Music Ministry at First Baptist Church Fenton
God has given to us the beautiful gift of music, and it is our desire to use this gift to glorify and praise Him, who is worthy of all praise and honor!
“So why have a music ministry?” one might ask. We believe that music has great value in the church for many reasons. The most obvious value is the place that music has in the worship services. This is the time when the worshipper is involved in praise, adoration, intercession, confession, repentance, testimony, and dedication of life. Music helps us to express our worship. Secondly, music is a tool for witnessing to others, in that it gives us a way to express to others what God has done for us, and what He can do for others. Another strength of having a music ministry is its ability to teach Christian doctrine and concepts. As we sing the words to songs that are filled with the truths of the Scriptures, we grow in our understanding of God and His Word. Finally, music offers participation on all levels, to all age groups. Music is a means of communication that can be expressed by all.
Paul admonishes us in Ephesians 5:19 to “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (NIV) We have taken this admonition seriously and have developed a full-graded choir program to give us opportunities to accomplish this goal. We would like to invite you to be a part of this music ministry by joining one of our choirs.
Music Ministry at First Baptist Church Fenton
God has given to us the beautiful gift of music, and it is our desire to use this gift to glorify and praise Him, who is worthy of all praise and honor!
“So why have a music ministry?” one might ask. We believe that music has great value in the church for many reasons. The most obvious value is the place that music has in the worship services. This is the time when the worshipper is involved in praise, adoration, intercession, confession, repentance, testimony, and dedication of life. Music helps us to express our worship. Secondly, music is a tool for witnessing to others, in that it gives us a way to express to others what God has done for us, and what He can do for others. Another strength of having a music ministry is its ability to teach Christian doctrine and concepts. As we sing the words to songs that are filled with the truths of the Scriptures, we grow in our understanding of God and His Word. Finally, music offers participation on all levels, to all age groups. Music is a means of communication that can be expressed by all.
Paul admonishes us in Ephesians 5:19 to “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (NIV) We have taken this admonition seriously and have developed a full-graded choir program to give us opportunities to accomplish this goal. We would like to invite you to be a part of this music ministry by joining one of our choirs.
FBC Fenton Choirs
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Irma Greever, meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the choir room. Besides providing weekly worship service special music and congregational singing support, the choir performs a Christmas and Easter concert each year. All who are interested in singing are welcomed to be a part of this choir.
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir meets each Wednesday night from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the choir room, from September through May. The choir provides special music in the worship services on various Sundays throughout the year, as well as participating in the Christmas concert each year. The choir also either participates in the Easter concert or gives a youth concert in the spring or summer each year. The choir, directed by Mrs. Irma Greever, is open to all youth from 7th through 12th grades.
Children's Choir
The Children’s choir is under the direction of Mrs. Desirae Brammeier, and they rehearse each Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in room 100B from September to May. This choir will perform a Christmas musical in December and an end-of-the-year concert in early May, as well as singing special music in the worship services several times each year. This choir is open to all children from 1st grade through 6th grade.
Younger Children's Choir
The Younger Children’s choir is under the direction of Mrs. Emily Anderson, and they rehearse each Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in room 117 from September to May. This choir will perform as part of the Children’s Choir Christmas musical in December and an end-of-the-year concert in early May, as well as sing special music in the worship services a few times each year. This choir is open to all children from 3 years of age through Kindergarten.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir meets from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Sundays from October through April. Besides providing special music during several Sunday worship services during the year, special performances are presented each Christmas and Easter. Under the direction of Mrs. Irma Greever, this choir is by audition only. See Mrs. Greever if interested.
FBC Fenton Choirs
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Irma Greever, meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the choir room. Besides providing weekly worship service special music and congregational singing support, the choir performs a Christmas and Easter concert each year. All who are interested in singing are welcomed to be a part of this choir.
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir meets each Wednesday night from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the choir room, from September through May. The choir provides special music in the worship services on various Sundays throughout the year, as well as participating in the Christmas concert each year. The choir also either participates in the Easter concert or gives a youth concert in the spring or summer each year. The choir, directed by Mrs. Irma Greever, is open to all youth from 7th through 12th grades.
Children's Choir
The Children’s choir is under the direction of Mrs. Desirae Brammeier, and they rehearse each Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in room 100B from September to May. This choir will perform a Christmas musical in December and an end-of-the-year concert in early May, as well as singing special music in the worship services several times each year. This choir is open to all children from 1st grade through 6th grade.
Younger Children's Choir
The Younger Children’s choir is under the direction of Mrs. Emily Anderson, and they rehearse each Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in room 117 from September to May. This choir will perform as part of the Children’s Choir Christmas musical in December and an end-of-the-year concert in early May, as well as sing special music in the worship services a few times each year. This choir is open to all children from 3 years of age through Kindergarten.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir meets from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Sundays from October through April. Besides providing special music during several Sunday worship services during the year, special performances are presented each Christmas and Easter. Under the direction of Mrs. Irma Greever, this choir is by audition only. See Mrs. Greever if interested.